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Panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric panel with white designs. Long dragon curves across center. Dragon has scales, claws, and a flame-like appendage on head. Eyes wide open. Two dragons, one on left and one on right, in various positions. Clouds throughout. Bottom features wavy lines resembling ocean waves. Lower part of fabric has curved stripes.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th Century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 522 px
Museum record:
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